EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- When the Giants passed on a quarterback of the future and drafted Saquon Barkley, they were sure he was exactly what Eli Manning needed. They thought he'd be the weapon that could revive their offense. They imagined him adding years to Manning's career.

It took 10 games into this lost season, but now everyone can really see why.

The 21-year-old Barkley was the best thing about the Giants in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rushing for a career-high 142 yards and scoring three touchdowns. But it's what his presence did for the offense and for Manning in particular that made this game so impressive. He was so effective right from the beginning, and the Giants stuck with him for so long (27 carries) that it opened up everything else for the Giants.

That allowed Manning to use the play-action game to perfection and complete a ridiculous 17 of 18 passes as the Giants scored their most points in a game in the last three years.

Yes, it was against a bad and banged-up Buccaneers defense. But it was still a reminder of what the Giants could have been -- and maybe should have been -- doing all along.

"Early in the game, we called runs where, I think I mentioned during the week those dirty, 5-yard runs where it's grimy and tough and just hit it up in there," Giants coach Pat Shurmur said. "And he embraced that part of it. I think by doing that early in the game, it really helped him."

"It sets up everything," Manning added. "It helps the offense get going. You can run the ball and be physical. They can have that push and it should help you get into third and manageable situations. Instead of getting two yards or three yards, you are getting those extra yards running hard and not bouncing around. Eventually, it'll break. He is a big man. Those guys get tired of taking him on."

There's no doubt that's what happened on Sunday. The more Barkley ran, the more effective he was, the more the defense had to cheat to help try and stop him. When that happened, it left more receivers open all over the field. And when Manning broke out the play-action, things became even easier.

That trap started early. The Giants opened with three straight Barkley runs. The fourth play, Manning got the Bucs to bite on the play-action and he hit Odell Beckham Jr. 41 yards down field. Two plays later, he ran the play-action again and the Bucs were so lost, Barkley ended up wide open for a touchdown.

That's the kind of weapon he is. He's a matchup nightmare. And when he's on like he was on Sunday, a defense can get confused trying to figure out exactly what to do.

Obviously, plenty of credit goes to the Giants' offensive line, which has looked completely different over the last two games. Manning had time to work. Barkley had holes to run through. And as Barkley took advantage, the offense could feel it.

"It puts a charge in everybody when you feel his energy," new Giants guard Jamon Brown said. "The confidence goes through the roof."

What's most amazing about that is that the Giants didn't really use Barkley as much as they could have. He was only targeted three times and caught two passes for 10 yards. It was ironic, really, that Manning's lone incompletion was a pass where Barkley was wide open on a wheel route. Manning threw the ball just behind him; otherwise, Barkley would've added a 37-yard touchdown catch to his day.

That's the way it was all supposed to work. That's what the Giants envisioned all along: a dynamic young running back creating plays everywhere, a savvy veteran quarterback working with the pressure off his back and a top-tier receiver like Beckham taking advantage of the defense having its eyes on someone else.

"When we get the run game going, everything else kind of clicks," Barkley said. "We got them to commit more to the run so we could take some deep shots and take shots down the field. It also keeps the clock and the chains moving."

It hasn't worked that way, of course. The offensive line made things too hard on Barkley and Manning for most of this season. Barkley became more of a crutch than an engine that makes the offense go. But for one wonderful afternoon, the Giants finally saw their whole plan in action. Maybe it's a glimpse of the future. Maybe it's just a bitter taste of what they've been missing.

Whatever it is, it's a reminder of why Barkley is here and how good the Giants potentially could be with him leading the way.

If the Giants do use the franchise tag on Landon Collins, he'll have little realistic choice but to eventually sign it. And when he does, he'll be guaranteed about $11.2 million over the next year. Considering Collins made about $6.1 million in the first four years of his NFL career, that seems like a pretty good deal.

OMG! Russell Wilson could be the quarterback of the future for the Giants?

That scenario certainly set Twitter ablaze Wednesday when a "rumor" was reported that Wilson, the star quarterback of the Seahawks, wanted out of Seattle and had his eyes on the Giants. It was a rumor started by FS1's Colin Cowherd, though it turned into a bad game of telephone since that's not exactly what he said.

What he said was that Wilson's wife -- Ciara -- preferred to have her husband play in New York, according to rumors Cowherd heard flying around "the entertainment agent world." Being in New York would be far better for her career than being in Seattle, he said. And hey, the Giants don't have a franchise quarterback under contract for next year, so …

Source: 'Frustrated' Giants S Landon Collins 'thought he was going to get a contract'

This could be the reason behind "LockerGate" on Wednesday

Dec 2, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) reacts after being called for pass interference during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner)

Ralph Vacchiano | Facebook | Twitter | Archive: Landon Collins is "frustrated" the Giants seem to have no intention of giving him the lucrative, long-term contract he's seeking, according to an NFL source, and he remains unhappy that he is likely to get the franchise tag instead.

Collins may not have cleaned out his locker and said goodbye to his teammates, as an ESPN report said he did, but he has expressed his frustration over his contract situation to several people. The 25-year-old safety seemed to think the Giants were interested in at least discussing a long-term deal this offseason. But there apparently haven't been any serious talks at all...

Landon Collins reportedly doesn't expect to be on Giants much longer, says he doesn't need stuff left in locker

Collins' locker at the Giants' facility, however, remains full

New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez/AP)

Giants safety Landon Collins said his goodbyes to teammates, coaches, and trainers, reports Josina Anderson of ESPN, who adds that "it doesn't seem like Collins expects to be a Giant for much longer."

And Collins seemed to confirm it, taking matters into his own hands when he tweeted at Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, saying he didn't need whatever he left in his locker.

The Giants are in the midst of the search for Eli Manning's potential successor this offseason, and they may have to add another player to the list. And, no, it isn't a new top prospect from the Draft or a free agent.

How about Seahawks QB Russell Wilson?

It seems crazy to think, but FS1's Colin Cowherd is hearing some rumors that Wilson wants out of Seattle, and the Giants would be a perfect destination for him...

Giants Mock Draft 2.0 has them beefing up offensive line

Big Blue adds to their Hog Mollies

A lot of people sure seem certain that the Giants are going to take Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins with the sixth pick of the NFL Draft - or at least one of the franchise quarterbacks to become Eli Manning's heir apparent.

But there are still more than two months left and even the Giants don't know for sure what they're doing just yet. Picking something other than a quarterback is absolutely still an option.

So what happens if that's what they do? It could shake up the Top 10 a bit. Here's a look at one possible scenario:

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Sources say little progress made on Landon Collins extension, so here's why Giants should franchise him

With the tag, the Giants and Collins would have until July 15 to work out a deal

Landon Collinsmade it very clear in an interview with SNY back in November that he doesn't want the Giants to use the "franchise tag" on him. But some time in the next two weeks, that's very likely what he's going to get.

The two-week window to use the franchise and transition tags opened on Tuesday morning, and -- to no one's surprise -- the Giants are considering using the tag on the 25-year-old Collins. According to multiple sources there has been very little talk or progress on a long-term deal for the three-time Pro Bowl safety. So the tag -- which teams have until March 5 to use -- is the only way for the Giants to keep Collins from becoming an unrestricted free agent on March 13.

The projected cost of the franchise tag for safeties is about $11.2 million and there are some who doubt whether Giants GM Dave Gettleman would be willing to pay that much for one player at that position. But Collins is one of the few impact players on a Giants defense that needs a lot of work this offseason. The last thing Gettleman needs is another hole to fill...

The Giants were "really close" to trading Odell Beckham Jr. last offseason, NFL analyst Chris Simms claimed Monday during an appearance on PFT Live, adding that "the Giants were going to trade him and I think they were really looking and listening to all offers."

According to Simms -- who cited 'multiple sources,' the trade conversation stopped "because the team that was most aggressive in pursuing him was the New England Patriots. The New England Patriots were trying to get Odell Beckham Jr. all last offseason."

Simms suggested that the Giants became scared when it was the Patriots who showed the most interest in Beckham, surmising that such a successful team having interest in Beckham made them reevaluate things...

As the offseason continues to unfold, the quarterback market already has one less option with veteran Joe Flacco agreeing in principle to a deal with the Broncos for next season. So, with Flacco out of the way, all eyes will be focused on what Nick Foles decides to do after buying himself out for $2 million.

Foles will have a few options, including the Jaguars and potentially the Redskins if Washington believes Alex Smith won't be ready after his devastating leg injury. But what about the Giants?

Well, Foles seems all for signing with the Eagles' rival, as multiple sources told NJ.com's Zach Rosenblatt the veteran would "probably" be interested if the Giants decided Eli Manning isn't the man they want under center in 2019.

The Giants still believe they are in "win now" mode, which means they need to add players who can help them immediately. Unfortunately, that could be difficult on the first two days of the draft, especially if they use one of their picks on a quarterback who likely won't play this year.

The Giants also have no third-round pick in this draft, after using it in the supplemental draft last year on cornerback Sam Beal. Still, they hold two picks in the first 37 selections and that's huge for a team that needs a lot of help.

The NFL Draft is 2 1/2 months away, and they'll have to get through the combine, pro days and interviews before their draft board settles down. But here's an early look at what the Giants might do on Days 1 and 2:

The idea that the Giants should or might trade Odell Beckham Jr. starts with a simple premise - that they're somehow better without him. He's a distraction. He wasn't the same player after his injury. He's always hurt. The Giants' offense got better last season with him on the sideline.

All of those things would be good reasons for the Giants to consider a deal. Except they're not true. And neither is the overall premise.

The Giants just aren't better without Beckham. In fact, they'll be much worse if they trade him away.

The NFL rescinded its invite to Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson after a background check revealed he was convicted of simple battery as a freshman after a fight at a McDonald's, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

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SEE IT: Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. responds to latest trade rumor

The star receiver is keeping his mouth "zipped" shut

Feb 13 | 9:06PM

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Last offseason, Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. had to see and hear trade speculation about himself, as he was searching for a long-term deal from the team. But, even after signing his mega extension, the same trade talks resurfaced on Wednesday.

The Athletic's Jay Glazer answered fan's questions in a mailbag article, and he made his bold prediction for the offseason as the Giants trading away Beckham. Now, this was just a prediction by Glazer, but he has many sources around the league which is why social media went into a frenzy once the article dropped.

Well, that frenzy caught the eye of Beckham, who sent out a cryptic in response. Looks like he's keeping his mouth zipped shut...

It was only six months ago that the Giants showed how they felt about Odell Beckham Jr. by signing him to a monster, five-year, $90 million contract with $65 million guaranteed. And it was only six weeks ago that GM Dave Gettleman responded to a question about whether he'd be open to trading Beckham this offseason by saying, "We didn't sign him to trade him, if that's what you're asking me."

So, with their wallet and their words, the Giants have made it clear they envision a future with Beckham. But with Beckham and the Giants it's never that simple.

How Broncos trading for Joe Flacco could impact Giants

Handful of scenarios could play out if Giants are indeed in QB market

By John Healy | Feb 13 | 11:30AM

Dec 16, 2018; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) warms up in the rain prior to his first career game as a backup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports (Mitch Stringer)

The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle on Wednesday in a trade to send quarterback Joe Flacco to the Denver Broncos, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The trade could have a ripple effect across the league on teams in the market for a quarterback, particularly the New York Giants.

If the Giants are serious about taking a quarterback in the NFL Draft, the Flacco trade appears to eliminate the possibility of the Broncos trading up ahead of the Giants at the No. 6 pick to take their guy.

The Giants will do all the due dilligence necessary as they mull whether it's worth selecting Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins with the No. 6 pick in the draft -- or whether they should move up to take him as the eventual successor to Eli Manning.

But before they can get face-to-face time with him, the Giants can get a feel for Haskins' intellect in a video of him breaking down film for the Big Ten Network.

The December video shows Haskins breaking down film of the Buckeyes' win over rival Michigan before they played Northwestern in the Big Ten championship game.

Giants may not get chance to trade for QB Josh Rosen after all

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When rumors broke on Monday stating the Cardinals were thinking about drafting Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray first overall, that left their 2018 first-rounder QB Josh Rosen's future up in the air.

In turn, many speculated the Cardinals could think about trading Rosen if Murray is the man new head coach Kliff Kingsbury wants under center. ESPN's Adam Schefter furthered that conversation by pointing out Murray chose Erik Burkhardt to be his agent -- the same one that represents Kingsbury.

But Kingsbury, who has been outspoken about Murray's talent in the past, cleared up the talks by saying "Josh is our guy" on Tuesday. The Cardinals themselves wanted to end the rumors, posting the quote to their Twitter account.

And while he almost certainly won't end up as the Giants' quarterback, he could have an impact on who will.

Right now, the NFL world seems mixed on Murray, mostly due to his height, which is listed at 5-foot-10 even though most think he's really one or two inches smaller. New Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury once said Murray could be the No. 1 pick in the draft - before he was hired by the team with that pick, of course. Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden, who holds the No. 4 pick, has seemed to be openly drooling over him at times.

After weeks of speculation and a bizarre interview with Dan Patrick where he might as well have been replaced by a mime, Kyler Murray has made his choice: It's football, not baseball.

Murray, who will be forfeiting more than $4 million that would have been coming from the Athletics (who picked him in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft), had recently announced he planned to attend the NFL Combine.

As they do every year, Pro Football Focus released their Top 101 players for the 2018 season, and three Giants made the cut.

Leading the pack was Offensive Rookie of the Year in RB Saquon Barkley, who came in at No. 27 on the list. Barkley bursted onto the NFL scene without a hitch, becoming the third rookie in NFL history to amass 2,000 yards or more from scrimmage.

The list also points out this insane stat: Barkley led the NFL in missed tackles with 71 forced on the season, with 31 coming after the catch.

Potential Giants draft target QB Kyler Murray to attend NFL Combine

Murray hasn't made official decision on choosing football or baseball

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With NFL Combine participants released on Thursday, one name in particular stood out among the rest: Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray.

Murray has to choose between entering the NFL or MLB, but there has not been any evidence he is leaning toward one or the other. The 21-year-old was a first-round pick by the A's in the 2018 draft, and they are waiting patiently to see what he does.

With the Combine taking place from Feb. 26 to March 4, Murray would have to miss a portion of A's spring training, where he is expected to report by Feb. 15.

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Giants, Jets should put egos aside and trade draft picks with each other

Giants could secure the QB they want with Jets' No. 3 overall pick

The Giants and Jets organizations don't like each other very much, which happens when teams share a stadium and a city. The Jets have long had an inferiority complex from feeling like New York's little brother. The Giants have never hid their feelings of superiority when it comes to the Jets.

So neither franchise has ever been inclined to do anything that might even appear to help out the other, which is a huge part of the reason why the two have never made a trade.

It might be time they get over those issues and their egos, though. Because a trade of draft picks between the Giants and Jets this year makes a whole lot of sense.

Weighing pros and cons of potential Giants QB targets in NFL Draft

New York could be primed to use No. 6 pick on Manning's successor

The Giants appear to be poised to take a quarterback early in this year's NFL draft, now that they're finally getting serious about finding Eli Manning's successor. Taking one with the sixth overall pick is definitely in play. They could draft one early in the second round, too.

SNY.tv ALERT: We're upgrading our commenting system

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The look is slightly different than before and we've added some great, new features. You'll still be able to publish comments and follow conversations in real time. You'll continue to benefit from threaded conversations. And if you have notifications settings enabled, you'll receive emails alerting you when others reply to one of your comments or mention you.

The Giants parted ways with veteran RB Jonathan Stewart on Wednesday, as SNY's Ralph Vacchiano confirmed the team would not exercise the second year of his contract.

Stewart was due a $500,000 option bonus today, but by cutting him, the Giants don't have to dish that out. With the bonus, he would've been a $3.275 million cap hit this season. Now, the Giants have $3.025 million more in cap space to use this offseason.

Many were confused when GM Dave Gettleman signed the 31-year-old Stewart this past offseason after seeing a decline with the Panthers in 2017. He was viewed more as a good locker presence than an expected playmaker for the team, especially after drafting rookie RB Saquon Barkley in the first round.

Former Giants back Eli Manning: 'You don't want to go draft a new quarterback right now'

Osi Umenyiora, Justin Tuck still have faith in 38-year-old QB

By John Healy | Feb 6 | 3:56PM

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws in the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. (Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Sports)

Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora have seen Eli Manning at the pinnacle of his career, both winning two Super Bowls with Manning as quarterback, so of course they still have faith that he can get the job done.

Yet the Giants have a difficult decision to make with their 38-year-old quarterback and whether or not to draft his successor to either replace or learn from under Manning.

Umenyiora, however, believes that while his former teammate may not be able to make some of the same throws as he could 10 years ago, the Giants should steer clear of drafting a quarterback and that Manning has years left.

NFL source will be surprised if Giants don't take quarterback early in Draft

'It's still early, but obviously they're looking hard at the quarterbacks in the draft.'

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back in the pocket during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. (Matthew OHaren/USA TODAY Sports)

Ralph Vacchiano | Facebook | Twitter | Archive: Two years ago the Giants felt some urgency to find Eli Manning's heir apparent, and they gave some serious thought to taking a quarterback early in the 2017 draft. Last year, they didn't feel any urgency at all and let a lot of potential franchise quarterbacks slide right by.

This year, there seems to be a sense of urgency again -- which makes sense with Manning turning 38 years old and entering the final year of his contract. The Giants still don't have an answer to who their quarterback will be when Manning is finished.

Dwayne Haskins is the pick at No. 6

There are still nearly three months until the NFL Draft, which means draft boards are only in their early stages and there is much scouting left to be done. Only a blurry picture has emerged of what the Top 10 looks like. It will come into focus after the scouting combine in late February and the Pro Days throughout March.

With both the Giants and Jets picking in the Top 10, though - again - it's never too early to take a peek at what the Top 10 might look like...

1. Arizona Cardinals - DE Nick Bosa, Ohio State

New Jersey Sportsbooks took huge loss in Super Bowl bets

Sportsbooks still viewed the event as a success

Feb 5 | 10:22PM

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Feb 4, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; General overall view of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium exterior and the State Farm Arena.The venue is the home of the Atlanta Falcons and the site of Super Bowl LIII between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Kirby Lee)

It was the first Super Bowl that people outside the state of Nevada could bet on, and New Jersey was among them. But it wasn't a profitable Sunday for the state.

According to the Associated Press, sportsbooks operator in New Jersey saw $34.9 million in wagers, but they lost $4.6 million after having to pay out $39.5 million to winners. That means there were a lot of Patriots fans in New Jersey, who beat the Rams 13-3 with a -2.5 spread.

Despite the pay backs, Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill US which runs three total sportsbooks in New Jersey, saw the day as a success. He said Sunday "was by far our biggest day ever in New Jersey in terms of handle. It was really good."

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7 questions Giants must answer this offseason

Big Blue has plenty to address as NFL offseason begins

The Giants never once looked like a threat to make Super Bowl LIII and it's hard to envision them right now as a threat to make Super Bowl LIV either. They have so much work to do just to become a winning team again. Right now even a playoff berth feels far away.

Their work towards the 2019 season has already begun, of course, and beginning on Monday they are free to start reshaping their roster. There will be some cuts and restructured contracts in the next few weeks, as the Giants get ready for the opening of NFL free agency on March 13.

Sony Michel scored the tie-breaking touchdown with 7 minutes left in the fourth quarter to help the Patriots beat the Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII, the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in NFL history, on Sunday.

Julian Edelman totaled 10 catches for 141 yards, while Brady threw for 262 yards and an interception for his sixth championship in his career. Stephen Gostkowski's 41-yard field goal with 1:12 remaining made it a two-possession game.

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Baker Mayfield may have been most valuable, but Saquon Barkley was best

The award went to the right person -- the stats and dazzling plays prove it

For most of the season, Saquon Barkley was running away with this award. A late push by Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, though, made it a very close contest.

And while it's hard to argue with voting for the quarterback who somewhat resurrected the Browns, and who was outstanding at perhaps the toughest position in sports, this award went to the right person. Barkley, the Giants' 21-year-old running back, was the best offensive rookie in the NFL this year.

His numbers certainly prove that -- 1,307 rushing yards, 91 catches for 721 receiving yards, making him just the third rookie in NFL history to have 2,000 yards from scrimmage. Add in 15 touchdowns and the fact that he did it behind an offensive line that was terrible at times, on a team that was a miserable 1-7 for the first half of the season, and his credentials glow even more.

Giants still being second-guessed on Saquon Barkley pick: 'The quarterback is everything'

NFL scouts, execs still wonder if Giants made mistake

The Giants have no regrets about GM Dave Gettleman's decision to pass on several potential franchise quarterbacks to take Saquon Barkley with the second pick in last year's draft. Gettleman still believes Barkley is a "gold jacket" player. The Giants have no doubt he made the right call.

Why Giants' Eli Manning isn't a lock for the Hall of Fame

Even with two Super Bowls, Manning not a shoo-in

On Saturday morning a small group of NFL media members will huddle in a room in Atlanta and spend hours debating the merits of the 15 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists. They will try to sell each other on their preferred candidates, make the case for each of them for Canton, before eventually settling on a final group of five modern-day inductees.

Someday in the not-so-distant future, maybe around 2025 or 2026, a similar group will be debating the Hall of Fame credentials of Giants quarterback Eli Manning. He's a virtual lock to be included on the list of 15 finalists immediately as soon he's eligible.

But there remains a good chance that his Hall of Fame candidacy will die right there.

5 Giants and Jets still waiting for Hall of Fame call

Many New York football legends are still waiting to be enshrined in Canton

Nov 14, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin speaks during his New York Giants Ring of Honor induction ceremony during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports (Ed Mulholland)

Sometime on Saturday, Kevin Mawae, a long-time fixture at center for the Jets, will learn whether he's finally been selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It'll be tough, since there are three other offensive linemen on the list of 15 finalists. But if he does get the call, the honor would be overdue.

He's not the only former Jet or Giant for whom that honor is overdue, of course. Nor is he the only one who figures to be enshrined someday soon.

Here's a look at five New York football icons who deserve their spot in Canton, and the chances of whether they'll ever actually get their bust:

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These remarkable stats show why Giants' Saquon Barkley should win Rookie of the Year

Feb 1 | 9:30AM

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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley shined during an epic rookie campaign, just how good was he? Here are the historic numbers.

As the masses pack into The Fox Theatre in Atlanta on Saturday for the NFL Honors ceremony, Giants rookie RB Saquon Barkley will walk in a favorite to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.

But, unlike Patrick Mahomes, Barkley isn't a lock to win the award he is nominated for. Browns QB Baker Mayfield is also in the running, and some believe he has a great chance to stand on stage with the trophy at the end of the day.

The PFWA already named Mayfield its overall Rookie of the Year earlier this offseason, with Barkley winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year which basically serves as a runner-up. However, the fan-voted Pepsi Rookie of the Year went to No. 26, evening the odds...

Even after a season in which Saquon Barkley set rookie records and put himself in position to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, the question remains: was passing on a quarterback the right move for the Giants?

Barkley continues to have to answer this question and did so again this week leading up to the Super Bowl.

At 55/1, the Giants have the 20th-best odds among all NFL teams, according to BetDSI. The Rams are the NFL favorites at 15/2 odds, while the Chiefs and Patriots are both at 8/1 odds. The Dolphins have the worst odds at 300/1.

NFL.com's first Mock Draft has Giants passing on Dwayne Haskins

The Giants opt for Daniel Jones instead

New York Giants Dave Gettleman speaks to reporters during a press conference ahead of next week's NFL football draft, Thursday, April 19, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants have the second overall pick in the draft scheduled to start on April 26 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez/AP)

If Dwayne Haskins is on the board when the Giants make their pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and the team wants a quarterback with the pick, would they really pass on him?

NFL.com's first Mock has the Giants doing just that -- selecting Duke QB Daniel Jones instead and letting Haskins slip to the Buccaneers at No. 7.

Jones, 21, completed 237 of 392 passes (60.5 percent) for 2,674 yards with 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 11 games last season for Duke...